Health caution on diet and self care for disease
The article argues most regional illnesses stem from improper diet and habits formed in youth. It condemns quack remedies and urges strict temperance, air, exercise, cleanliness, and diet as the real path to recovery, claiming medicine often serves as a poison rather than a cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PAE
Jane Bailey
Hida
Lodi
Ni Ag
Tunisy
Silent Tomb
Shire
Portia Wexen
What a sad Providence in ill health and life
A speaker argues against blaming Providence for early death and disease. She cites women confined to nurseries and weddings to illustrate how neglect of physical laws, air, exercise, dress, and intemperance contribute to illness. The essay urges adherence to health rules across generations to prevent decay of the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buz
Fragmentary obituary fragment hints at passing
A truncated obituary fragment notes a death as a brief, quiet passing. Readable items mention sleep-like imagery and sorrow, with no clear names, dates, or places due to damaged text. The fragment preserves the essence of a death notice in restrained weekday newsroom style.
Preventing Consumption Through Lung Exercise and Habits
The piece surveys German professor Rutthienrieth’s method to avert consumption by strengthening lungs through deliberate inhalation, posture, and daily outdoor exercise. It notes effects on chest expansion, pliability of upper ribs, and broader chest growth, warning against overexertion. It also cites Dr. Woodward on masturbation’s harms and remarks on alcohol’s influence on youth behavior and later life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutthienrieth
Germany
Haller
Hiie
Woodward
State Lunatic Hospital
Library of Health
Conspiracy fears and shop notices mix in Albany ad page
The piece blends a political warning about a corrupt campaign to capture yeomanry with advertising and notices from local traders. It mentions a “channel” of bets via the Extra Globe, warnings to Whig supporters, and a Master General circular. It also includes an extensive trade ad for tinware, kettles, stoves, and a type foundry relocation in Albany, with payment terms and exchange options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
United States
Merly
Bard Aag
Porter Welch
New York
Albany
Philadelphia
Russia
Hathaway
Lir
Eees LD Hs
Treasury
Thorcox
Jew Davids Plaster Explains Remarkable Cures Across Ailments
A historical advertisement extols Jew David's Plaster as a powerful external remedy for local inflammation scruffulous king's evil gout rheumatism and various pains. It recounts a traveler in 1330 Europe and Palestine who reported relief from lung and liver issues after applying the plaster and drinking herb tea, asserting broad curative claims and urging purchase from Couseock & Co with directions and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Palestine
Jew Davin
Weakiussen
Cotdientes
Addi
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Sldgwick
Nealth
Elence
Boerhase
Lunsell
Type Foundry
Printers & Publishers
Stark & LC
LEN
Cty
Stamm Hall
Pontes
Menton
Charles A. Haviland
Joseph Craslly
T. Foster
Mar Street
Drrrata
Hagar, Wortman & Co
Olio Street
Buffalo
Winslow
Bonesett
J. M. Miaysson
Druggiet
Rochester
N.Y
Horehound
William H. Keith
America
Evans
Tom
Bale
Tewish
Gemid Gale
Fe Chasf & CO
Arcade Hall
Butula Ot
Patra Wrrem
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